Sermons on Walking In Truth:

Just Get Out Of The Way Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2012

We need to learn to follow God and not expect Him to follow us.

Just Get Out of the Way Text: Gen. 16:1-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: Some of us are like the preacher who was on a diet and prayed as he drove to work- "Now, Lord if it is your Will for me not to have any donuts this morning You make sure there are no parking places in front of the donut shop." ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 26, 2012

Jesus launches into a parable about a wedding feast where he is essentially saying that in the kingdom of God the humble are exalted and those who seek to exalt themselves are humbled. It’s an upside down Kingdom from what people are used to. So that’s t

Two weeks ago we looked at the parable of the sower whose main theme was the impact of the world on our hearing and doing of the Word. Last week’s Good Samaritan parable spoke to the fact that real love is action based on compassion. And now this week the main theme is about us realizing our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Islam’s Flawed Founder Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

Tonight we’ll learn about Islam’s flawed founder. (Spirit of error & spirit of terror.)

Exposing Satan’s End Time Terror - Islam’s Flawed Founder Chester First Baptist Church Dr. Mike Fogerson April 15 2012 Introduction A 1 Then I saw when the Lamb broke one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, "Come ."2 I looked, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Light Of The End

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2014

As we approach the time of the end, Jesus calls us to be aware of the signs and be alert to His coming.

To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Type Of Romance

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 15, 2014

How to establish Godly Relationships

February 16, 2014 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 3 It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should learn to obtain his vessel in a way that is holy and honorable, 5 not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God; 6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Love Returned Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

Renewal, Restoration, Retrieval – the attitude is so important. It’s done in love- not reluctance. It’s done with mercy – not judgment. It’s goal is restoration – not conviction. It’s done with risk – not with guarded defensiveness.

Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Love ~ Love Returned Scripture Text: Hosea 3.1-5 INTRODUCTION I think it’s important to study and investigate and probe the deep-questions of life; …but I-also-know that a person can get lost-in-the-questions! It’s-kinda-like pulling out ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Armed Against Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 24, 2014

Just as it was His will for Christ to suffer for doing good, it is sometimes His will for His children to suffer for doing good. We need to be prepared for the suffering that comes into our life so that we might grow in the grace God grants His suffering

1 PETER 4: 1-6 [Renewing Hope Series] ARMED AGAINST SUFFERING [Romans 6:1-8] Peter’s helpful and encouraging teaching on the subject of suffering continues in chapter 4. We have been learning to hope and trust in our Lord, even in unjust suffering. Hope keeps us faithful and growing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6, 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Montezuma's Revenge Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2014

God tells us to rejoice when the world persecutes us and makes people give us a hard time about our faith. Why on earth would I want to rejoice? What possible advantage could my being persecuted do for God?

OPEN: Next week Ryan and Trisha Seybold will be here to present their new ministry at Show Low, Arizona where they’ll be managing the American Indian Christian Mission (AICM). It’s a ministry to the Navajo and Apache tribes in that area and they’ve done a great job there for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Session One: The Celestial Showdown Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 9, 2014

PART ONE of THREE This three part sermon series was presented at a men's camp. It also comes with a Bible study based on the series.

"Battle Royal - When World's Collide" Session One: The Celestial Showdown Isaiah 46 (Bibles open for readings throughout the message) INTRO (Showed movie clip "300" and the section before battle where the warriors were told by King Leonidas to "SEARCH YOUR OWN SOUL" We are at war. Some are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Betrayal & Burlap Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

In the wrinkles of this tragedy, God is present and working. He’s working to bring about His good and see His plans realized. It may not be a pretty picture at this point. But that just goes to show how broken our world is - and how persistent God is.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Betrayal and Burlap Scripture Text: Genesis 37.18-35 INTRODUCTION Last-week, I tried to lay the ground-work so that we would have a realistic picture of Joseph’s family-life. It isn’t pretty!... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-35

Denomination: Nazarene

Temptation, Testimony, Trials Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is about about moral choices and so much more! There's times when we suffer for taking a stand for what’s right and refusing to choose the path that looks attractive. But the Lord will be with us and bless us!

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Temptation, Testimony & Trials Scripture Text: Genesis 39.1-21 INTRODUCTION [Begin by using a contemporary illustration of a natural disaster/catastrophe in a distant place…] Just because it’s hard for me to imagine how such-an-isolated-event could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Pray, Or Sleep? Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Prayer should be a priority as it is a necessity.

• Ill.The Preacher and the Bus Driver in heaven. • Jesus was on His way to a terrible death of suffering. • On the way, He stopped to pray. • Today, we will focus on this event and how it relates to our lives. Mar 14:32-42 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Procrastination Makeover Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 7, 2014

What keeps us from doing the things we should be doing? How can we overcome the tendency to procrastinate? These are some of the questions we address in this sermon.

Introduction: A. If my memory is correct, this is the first time I have ever preached a sermon on the subject of procrastination! I just don’t know why I put if off for so long? B. Let’s start with a few cartoons to get us thinking about our subject. 1. In the 1st cartoon, a man said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Producing Good Fruit

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

Our identity is revealed by what is seen in our lives. We must produce much good fruit in our lives, if we ever hope to make a difference in the lives of others. God's life in us can and will bring good life change.

PRODUCING GOOD FRUIT Matthew 7:15-23 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Traveling 1st Class Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2014

As Christians we may be traveling on the same "airplane" as the rest of the world. But we have advantages and blessings everyone else does not. We're literally traveling 1st class. But what does that mean and how does that change us?

OPEN: A plane was on its way to London when a blonde woman in economy class got up and moved into an open seat in the first class section. The flight attendant saw her do this, and politely informed her that she had to sit in economy because that's the ticket she paid for The blonde replied, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ